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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what day does Thomas say he was born?
(a) October 5.
(b) September 5.
(c) July 22.
(d) January 1.

2. Why can't Thomas go anywhere?
(a) They are surrounded by the enemy.
(b) He is blind.
(c) He is wounded too badly.
(d) His leg is broken.

3. Who else suffers as a result of Charlie's refusal?
(a) Charlie's squad.
(b) The entire regiment.
(c) No one.
(d) Molly since Charlie never gets leave.

4. What does Molly bring with her when she comes to visit Charlie at his house?
(a) A kitten.
(b) Her luggage.
(c) A puppy.
(d) A note from her parents.

5. What does Hanley tell his men?
(a) They now have practice with dealing with gas.
(b) They are all cowards.
(c) They have disgraced their unit.
(d) They performed admirably.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Charlie sent home?

2. Once Thomas is back from leave, how far does the wave of advancing Germans get when the shelling stops?

3. What does the sergeant tell Charlie?

4. What is the worst thing for Charlie and Thomas where they are now?

5. Where is Thomas' company sent next?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the fighting that occurs after the bombardment stops.

2. While in Wipers, what does the company do for two whole days?

3. How does Thomas react to Molly's being married to Charlie?

4. How does Charlie bring Sergeant Hanley's wrath down on the regiment?

5. What news does Molly announce and how does Charlie respond?

6. What is the new assignment at Wipers like?

7. What does Thomas do on his one day of leave and why does that leave him feeling empty inside?

8. Who is in the bunker and what does Sergeant Hanley order his men to do?

9. What are Charlie and Thomas' company told to do one day?

10. How do the men feel about Hanley's order, who voices that opinion, and what does Hanley say?

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